High School CTE Kansas Standards

Demonstrate technical skills related to careers in the communications field.

Analyze career paths in the communications field.

Use the technical knowledge and skills required to pursue the targeted careers for all pathways in the career cluster, including knowledge of design, operation, and maintenance of technological systems critical to the career cluster.

Technical Skills

Know and understand the importance of employability skills, effectively manage careers and the importance of entrepreneurship skills.

Know and understand the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities.

Use leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating with others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.

Understand the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems and follow organizational policies and procedures and contribute to continuous improvement in performance and compliance.

Solve problems using creativity, innovation and critical thinking skills (analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in teams.

Use oral and written communication skills in creating, expressing and interpreting information and ideas including technical terminology and information.

Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and postsecondary education opportunities within a career cluster.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Adapt language for audience, purpose, situation (i.e. diction/structure, style).

Compose focused copy for a variety of written documents (i.e. documents, notes, oral presentations reports).

Demonstrate knowledge of basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Analyze data when interpreting operational documents.

Interpret information, data and observations to apply information learned from reading to actual practice.

Communicate effectively with others to foster positive relationships.

Reference the sources of information.

Compose multi-paragraph documents clearly, succinctly, and accurately (i.e. correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization).

Deliver an oral presentation to provide information for specific purposes and audiences.

Analyze elements of a problem to determine solutions (including how to think creatively).

Follow operation manuals for all equipment and tools to maintain safe workplace for self and others.

Demonstrate safe work habits and procedures (i.e. personal habits, around electricity, storage of equipment).

Exhibit leadership skills (i.e. management of resources, listening to others, respect, supporting others).

Work with others to achieve objectives in a timely manner (i.e. follow direction, take responsibility, respect for others and cooperation).

Follow code of ethics for the Arts, AV and Communications field in all projects, decisions and actions.

Model behaviors of a good employee (i.e. reliability, dependability, professionalism).

Create a record of work experiences, certifications and products.

Identify careers/entrepreneurial opportunities in media and communications (i.e. broadcasting and online communications).

Explain the ethical responsibilities of individuals in the field of communications/journalism.

Analyze the role of journalism in society today (including the evolution of journalism and present/future need).

Analyze the reliability of sources of information.

Analyze the uses of social networking sites (i.e. for promotional, reference and instructional services).

Understand the importance of identity and reputation management in social media.

Understand the journalistic writing process (i.e. identify purpose, work with deadlines, conduct research, how to take notes and document sources).

Produce and use digital media in storytelling.

Determine what constitutes libel, slander, obscenity, acceptable use, fair use, and plagiarism, invasion of privacy and student press rights.

Analyze the First Amendment, Freedom of Information Act, and copyright laws and their impact on communications and journalism.

Understand the necessity of digital file management.

Demonstrate digital file management.

Demonstrate ability to write for a variety of audiences and purposes (including feature, editorial and news).

Analyze the different modes of electronic communications.

Explore the influence media has on society.

Analyze writing and story forms for various media applications.

Understand issues related to cultural and regional diversity that affect the field of communications.

Analyze the relationship between shooting, video, capturing audio, editing, writing and reporting in the production of a story.

Understand the interview process.

Define and use journalistic terminology in appropriate contexts.

Identify expert sources and how to cultivate relationships with them.

Understanding Entrepreneurship

Explain the concept of entrepreneurship.

Identify time-management skills.

Assess risks of personal decisions.

Describe the purpose and types of written business communications.

Identify components of an oral presentation.

Explain the importance of business ethics.

Describe trends in entrepreneurship.

Describe goals of entrepreneurship.

Research important entrepreneurs in American history.

Describe desirable entrepreneurial personality traits and skills.

Conduct a self-assessment to determine entrepreneurial potential.

Explain the concept that entrepreneurship is a lifestyle.

Describe the need for entrepreneurial innovation.

Explain entrepreneurial opportunity recognition.

Examine career opportunities in entrepreneurship.

Preparing for Life as an Entrepreneur

Assess risks associated with starting a business.

Identify the risks involved in a business startup

Explain the concept of risk management.

Explain the concept of stress management.

Apply time-management skills.

Apply business ethics to entrepreneurship.

Write business letters, informational and persuasive, and inquiries.

Demonstrate negotiation skills.

Understanding Business Ownership

Examine the evolution of businesses in the local community.

Describe the procedure for hiring employees.

Explain the concept of chain of command.

Identify sources of information for entrepreneurs.

Understand the impact of small business/ entrepreneurship on market economies.

Explain the major reasons why businesses fail.

Analyze strategies that can be used to lower the risks of a new business.

Describe the strategic planning process.

Describe the major types of business ownership.

Describe the major types of businesses.

Explore sources of labor.

Develop a job description.

Small-Business Management Concepts

Explain legal issues related to setting up a sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, franchise, and not-for-profit.

Identify the uses of technology in entrepreneurship.

List the steps for acquiring a business license.

Explain legal regulations that relate to small businesses.

Explain human resource management functions.

List the steps for hiring employees.

List the steps for orienting and training employees.

Motivate employees.

Explain human resource policies (e.g., training, compensation, benefits) for an entrepreneurial enterprise.

Determine insurance coverage needs and steps in securing insurance coverage.

Understanding Financial Requirements

Explain the purpose of income statements in a business.

Identify sources for products or services.

Explain pricing strategies.

Explain the purpose of cash flow statements in a business.

Explain the purpose of balance sheets in a business.

Describe the purpose of budgets.

Describe tax-related responsibilities.

Explain the concept of a target market.

Explain the purpose of branding.

Identify the components of the promotional mix.

Describe marketing functions and their importance.

Projecting Financial Requirements

Assess personal financial status.

Develop a budget

Distinguish between debt and equity financing.

Project cash flow.

Describe accounting procedures and the importance of keeping good financial records.

Explain the concept of break-even analysis.

Explain ROI (return on investment) and ROS (return on sales).

Evaluate alternative financing sources.

Prepare a projected income statement.

Explain the impact of interest-rate fluctuations.

Basic Economic Principles

Explain the law of supply and demand.

Identify the major economic systems.

Explain opportunity cost.

Identify factors of production.

Describe the impacts of high unemployment rates on business.

Explain the role of labor unions in business.

Explain the importance of green business practices.

Economic Influences on a Business

Explain the concept of gross domestic product.

Identify the stages in the business cycle.

Explain how global trade affects entrepreneurs.

Explain the economics of one unit (EOU).

Marketing a Business

Explain the concept and importance of marketing research.

Describe the regulation of marketing information management.

Conduct primary and secondary market research for a business

Use research to analyze an industry.

Explain the concept of channels of distribution.

Describe product positioning strategies.

Explain the role of philanthropy in marketing a business.

Develop a marketing plan.

Developing Sales and Customer Service Skills

Identify the types of selling.

Explain the importance of customer service.

Explain key factors in building and retaining a clientele.

Explain the benefits of customer loyalty.

Demonstrate the steps of the sale.

Apply Sales and Customer Service Skills

Explain company selling policies.

Explain warranties/guarantees.

Demonstrate a sales call.

Use a customer database, mailing lists, e-mail lists, and newsgroups to increase sales.

Planning an Entrepreneurial Business

Identify business ideas that meet a market need in the school or community.

Identify the purpose and components of a business plan.

Describe business start-up costs.

Develop a mission statement.

Develop a vision statement.

Analyze potential competitors.

Explain the concept of SWOT analysis.

Starting an Entrepreneurial Business

Select a form of business ownership.

Develop a business plan.

Describe various exit strategies.

Describe resources used by entrepreneurs for business planning.

Evaluate business acquisition options.

Develop an opening plan.

Develop a plan for continuing improvement.

Maintaining an Entrepreneurial Business

Identify potential crises that may occur in a business and appropriate responses, using SWOT analysis.

Develop a growth plan for a business.

Update the product or service.

Compare cash flow budget against actual performance.

Explain the importance of compiling data for updating a business plan.

Explain the benefits of fostering employee loyalty.

Describe procedure for maintaining regular communication with bankers, supply chain management, and other professionals.

Explain methods to maintain customer loyalty.

Develop leadership and effective management skills.

Agriculture Focus

Agriculture on the Local Level

Analyze various definitions of leadership

Discuss the contributions of agricultural education to leadership development

Evaluate Myths about leaders and leadership

Identify various agriculture leaders in the community

Identify opportunities for leadership in various agriculture careers and the work place

Agriculture Trends and Global Impacts

Examine historical and current data to identify issues impacting agriculture systems

Research, examine and discuss issues and trends that impact local, state, national and global agriculture

Identify credited sources on the internet that provide factual information on agriculture

Explain emerging trends and the opportunities they may create within agriculture

Research current issues affecting the agricultural industry

Agricultural Technologies

Research technologies used in agriculture and compare technologies after implementation

Apply technologies in agriculture workplace scenarios

Solve problems in agriculture work places using technologies

Agricultural Policy

Summarize public polices affecting the agricultural industry

Identify influential historical and current public policies

Research outlooks and perspectives on the agricultural industry different than your own

Analyze two public polices that have impacted agriculture (one local/state and one national/global)

Demonstrate effective communication on an agricultural or education policy with a local, state or federal leader

Participate in a class debate over an agricultural issue

Communications Methods Focus

Effective Communication

Recognize the different forms of communication

Identify and practice listening skills.

Identify and discuss nonverbal communication.

Develop verbal communication skills.

Practice the use of all forms of communication.

Compose a letter using proper business letter formatting

Paraphrase a phone message to convey the reason for the call

Journalism and Communications

Research the impact and historical influence of written media on agriculture

Create a press release for a local newspaper on a local FFA event

Prepare an agricultural blog using credited sources for information

Utilize appropriate software to design magazine layout or newsletter for the FFA Chapter

Design a video script and video for the promotion of the FFA chapter or agriculture

Prepared and Extemporaneous Speaking

Identify characteristics of a good speech

Research and prepare an outline of a speech over an agricultural topic

Write and present a speech on an agriculture topic

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to extemporaneous speaking

Develop strategies for researching an agricultural extemp speech

Discuss strategies for time management in preparing an agricultural extemp speech

Discuss the use of note cards in an extemp speech

Deliver an agricultural extemp speech to the class

Answer questions about your speech after delivery

Parliamentary Procedure

Describe the purposes of par-law

Understand the chairpersons role in conducting the meeting

Understand ranking order of motions

Understand functions of motions on the FFA list

Identify privileged, main, subsidiary, incidental & unclassified motions

Demonstrate proper use of parliamentary motions

FFA

Participate in related CDEs

Develop and publish a chapter newsletter

Plan FFA week activities

Complete the National Chapter Award Application

Career Skills Focus

Post-Secondary Education Preparation

Research and compare three different colleges or technical programs to further your education in a pathway

Brainstorm strategies to ensure success in your future education

Apply for College Scholarships

Complete a budget for planning for post high school

Complete the FASFSA Financial Aid Form

Employability Skills

Write a follow up letter

Practice proper telephone etiquette

Accept and provide criticism in an appropriate manner

Prepare and revise a resume

Write and revise a cover letter

Complete a job application

Participate in a Job interview with a local agricultural employer

Goal Setting

Define vision statements, long term and short term goal settings and strategic action steps

Create their own personal vision statements

Students will write and evaluate goal statements

Write and analyze strategic action steps

Decision Making/Problem Solving

Explain the importance of problem solving decision making

Differentiate between the terms problem, problem solving, and decision making

Identify and utilize steps of problem solving strategies

Role play in problem solving situations

Time Management

Develop and demonstrate time management

Develop a daily schedule.

Complete a time demand survey.

Identify personal priorities.

Create a "to do" list and identify time wasting habits.

Leadership Skills Focus

Conflict Resolution

Interpret the causes of conflict

Compare similarities and differences between genders.

Discuss how conflict can be positive

Identify and demonstrate conflict handling styles, i.e., manage/resolve.

Learn about compromise and demonstrate its use.

Outline personal procedures to manage and handle conflict.

Identify and discuss contributions of different cultures.

Identify cultures within a community and school.

Assess the implications of peoples' perceptions and prejudices upon different cultures

Compare similarities and differences between past and present generations.

Ethics

Define, describe and practice ways to impart proper ethics to others

Manage situations in which ethics are in conflict

Identify, evaluate and clarify personal codes of ethics

Take actions based on their personal codes of ethics

Leading Teams and Groups

Explain the importance of leading teams

Examine how to organize groups

Analyze five stages of group development

Describe various types and forms of group discussion

Demonstrate how to lead a group discussion

Discuss the importance of delegation

Describe the dynamics of consensus building

Identify the various techniques in enhancing group activities

GMAW (MIG) Welding

List the proper MIG welding safety guidelines

Identify MIG welding safety hazards

Identify pieces of MIG welding equipment

Explain the physical processes of MIG welding

Lab Activities

Demonstrate a MIG series welds: flat – stringer, pad, butt, T, lap horizontal- stringer, butt, lap vertical – stringer, butt, T, lap

Demonstrate MIG pipe-on-pipe butt in flat position

Demonstrate MIG pipe-on-plate T-weld in flat position

VIII. General Shop Safety/Machine Use

Explain the use and function of the bench grinder

List the proper hand grinder safety guidelines

List the proper chop saw safety guidelines

List the proper hot saw safety guidelines

List the proper floor sheer safety guidelines

List the proper drill press safety guidelines

List the proper power hand tools safety guidelines

List the proper pneumatic tools safety guidelines

Explain the use and function of the hand grinder

Explain the use and function of the chop saw

Explain the use and function of the hot saw

Explain the use and function of the floor sheer

Explain the use and function of the drill press

Explain the use and function of power hand drills

Explain the use and function of pneumatic tools

List the proper bench grinder safety guidelines

Lab Activities

Demonstrate the proper bench grinder safety guidelines

Demonstrate the proper hand grinder safety guidelines

Demonstrate the proper chop saw safety guidelines

Demonstrate the proper hot saw safety guidelines

Demonstrate the proper floor sheer safety guidelines

Demonstrate the proper drill press safety guidelines

Demonstrate the proper power hand tools safety guidelines

Demonstrate the proper pneumatic tools safety guidelines

Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting

List the oxy-acetylene welding and brazing safety guidelines

List the oxy-acetylene cutting safety guidelines

Identify oxy-acetylene cutting, welding, and brazing equipment

Explain the physical processes of oxyacetylene welding, cutting, and brazing

Lab Activities

Demonstrate an oxy-acetylene filler bead weld

Demonstrate an oxy-acetylene filler butt weld

Demonstrate an oxy-acetylene bead weld

Demonstrate a braze butt weld

Demonstrate a braze lap weld

Demonstrate oxy-acetylene cutting techniques: straight – freehand, guided round/circle – freehand, guided

VII. Plasma Cutting

List the plasma cutting safety guidelines

Identify plasma cutting equipment

Explain the processes of plasma cutting and proper the techniques involved.

Lab Activities

Demonstrate plasma cutting techniques: straight – freehand, guided round/circle – freehand, guided

Demonstrate proper setups and adjustments for different metal thicknesses

SMAW (Arc) Welding

Explain the physical processes of arc welding

List the proper arc welding safety guidelines

Identify arc welding safety hazards

Identify pieces of arc welding equipment

Differentiate between AC and DC welding

Lab Activities

Demonstrate a 6011 series arc welds: flat – stringer, pad, butt, T, lap horizontal- stringer, butt, lap vertical – stringer, butt, T, lap

Demonstrate a 6013 series arc welds: flat – stringer, pad, butt, T, lap horizontal- stringer, butt, lap vertical – stringer, butt, T, lap

Demonstrate 7018 pipe-on-pipe butt in flat position

Demonstrate 7018 pipe-on-plate T-weld in flat position

Safety / Lab Orientation

Identify and demonstrate proper methods of shop/lab clean-up

Identify various tool storage locations

Learn the components of the fire triangle

Explain the proper use of a fire extinguisher

Explain proper shop safety color coding

Lab Activities

Complete a shop/lab safety test with 100% accuracy

Welding Industry and Careers

Describe 10 careers in the field of ag welding

Explain the importance of welding and construction in the local economy

Identify local businesses that require ag welding skills

List the causes of accidents in the workplace

Write a 1 and ½ page paper over two agriculture careers of interest

Select an agriculture career, research, and write a ½ page report over the education needed

Describe issues with world population.

Your future in Agriculture

Agriculture Technology

Explore ethical, legal, and social issues associated with biotechnology.

Biotechnology in Agriculture

Food Science

Plant and Animal Systems

Natural Resources and Environmental Systems

Principles of Science in Agriculture

Communicating in Agriscience

Concepts of Agriculture

Create personal SMART goals.

Identify and explain the impact of agriculture on energy sources.

Investigate and explain emerging applications of biotechnology in agriculture.

Explain the process of food items from production to processing.

Demonstrate the correct use of a microscope.

Identify characteristics of soil including particle size, porosity, texture, permeability and color

Explain and demonstrate common uses of laboratory equipment.

Demonstrate verbal and nonverbal forms of communication.

Describe basic needs of humans.

Develop a personal vision statement.

Measure electrical power.

Conduct an experiment to determine bacteria levels in food products.

Identify the parts and functions of plant and animal cells.

Explain soil formation and soil horizons.

Demonstrate safety rules in a laboratory setting.

Identify and demonstrate characteristics of effective public speaking.

Research agricultural commodities in the United States.

Compare characteristics of common fuels.

Compare and contrast natural organisms and genetically engineered organisms

Identify food safety procedures.

Identify and describe the basic functions of plant and flower parts.

Perform water quality test.

Collect and analyze data in an experiment.

Create an informative agricultural speech.

Investigate agricultural career opportunities.

Explain how agriculture can address future challenges to feed the world.

Use GPS to find longitude and latitude coordinates.

Research food borne illnesses.

Define and calculate germination rates. Collect data of respiration and photosynthesis of plant leaves.

Identify and explain pollution from point and nonpoint sources.

Conduct laboratory experiments to determine distance, volume, mass, temperature, and density.

Identify and demonstrate principles of parliamentary procedure.

Identify opportunities in FFA to meet career interests.

Explain processes used to survey land.

Analyze factors that affect quality and yield grades of food products.

Describe plant macronutrients and deficiency symptoms.

Explain the water cycle.

Explain the characteristics of physical objects.

Identify important skills for teamwork

Use English and metric systems to measure objects.

Categorize animals by gender and species.

Describe the flow of energy in an ecosystem

Identify basic internal and external anatomical parts of animals

Apply identification techniques to determine the species of wildlife or insect. Explain the interactions of all natural resources in an ecosystem.

Explain priority decisions when selecting animals.

histology

Body Plan and Organization

Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of descriptive anatomical and directional terminology including the following topics.

anatomical position

body planes, sections

body cavities & regions

directional terms

basic terminology

levels of organization

survey of body systems

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the lymphatic system and explain their functional roles in fluid dynamics and immunity, including the following topics.

general functions of the lymphatic system

applied immunology

application of homeostatic mechanisms

predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders

lymph & lymphatic vessels

lymphatic cells, tissues, & organs

introduction to innate (nonspecific) defenses & adaptive (specific) defenses

innate (nonspecific) defenses

overview of adaptive (specific) defenses

antigens & antigen processing

lymphocytes & their role in adaptive immunity

antibodies & their role in adaptive immunity

Respiratory System

Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the respiratory system and explain their functional roles in breathing/ventilation and in the processes of external and internal respiration, including the following topics.

general functions of the respiratory system

gross & microscopic anatomy of the respiratory tract & related organs

mechanisms of pulmonary ventilation

pulmonary air volumes & capacities

mechanisms of gas exchange in lungs & tissues

mechanisms of gas transport in the blood

control of pulmonary ventilation

application of homeostatic mechanisms

predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders

digestive system

Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the digestive system and explain their functional roles in digestion, absorption, excretion, and elimination, including the following topics.

general functions of the digestive system

predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders

gross & microscopic anatomy of the alimentary canal

gross & microscopic anatomy of the accessory glands & organs

peritoneum & mesenteries

motility in the alimentary canal

mechanical & chemical processes of digestion

processes of absorption

hormonal & neural regulation of digestive processes

application of homeostatic mechanisms

urinary system

Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the urinary system and explain their functional roles, including the following topics.

general functions of the urinary system

gross & microscopic anatomy of the urinary tract, including detailed histology of the nephrons

functional processes of urine formation, including filtration, reabsorption, secretion, & excretion system and the roles of aldosterone & antidiuretic hormone

factors regulating & altering urine volume & composition, including the renin-angiotensin system and roles of aldosterone & antidiuretic hormone.

endocrine activities of the kidneys, such as vitamin D activation & secretion of erythropoietin

innervation & control of the urinary bladder

reproductive system

Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the reproductive system and explain their functional roles in reproduction and inheritance, including the following topics.

general functions of the male & female reproductive systems

gross & microscopic anatomy of the male & female reproductive systems

gametogenesis

specific roles of the female reproductive organs

specific roles of the male reproductive organs

regulation of reproductive functions

conception, pregnancy, & embryological & fetal development parturition & labor

mammary gland anatomy & physiology

Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the basic tissues of the body, their location, and functions, including the following topics.

overview of histology & tissue types

microscopic anatomy, location, & functional roles of epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous tissues

membranes (mucous, serous, cutaneous & synovial)

glands (exocrine & endocrine)

tissue injury & repair

Integumentary system

Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the integumentary system and describe the functions of the system, including the following topics.

general functions of the skin & the subcutaneous layer

gross & microscopic anatomy of the skin

roles of the specific tissue layers of the skin & subcutaneous layer

anatomy & functional roles of accessory structures

application of homeostatic mechanisms

predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders

skeletal system

Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the skeletal system and explain their functional roles in osteogenesis, repair, and body movement, including the following topics.

general functions of bone & the skeletal system

predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders

structural components – microscopic anatomy

structural components – gross anatomy

physiology of embryonic bone formation (ossification, osteogenesis)

physiology of bone growth, repair & remodeling

organization of the skeletal system

gross anatomy of bones

classification, structure & function of joints (articulations)

application of homeostatic mechanisms

muscular system

Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the muscular system and explain their functional roles in body movement, maintenance of posture, and heat production, including the following topics.

general functions of muscle tissue

lever systems

application of homeostatic mechanisms

predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders

identification, general location, & comparative characteristics of skeletal, smooth, & cardiac muscle tissue

detailed gross & microscopic anatomy of skeletal muscle

physiology of skeletal muscle contraction

skeletal muscle metabolism

principles & types of whole muscle contraction

nomenclature of skeletal muscles

location & function of skeletal muscles

group actions of skeletal muscles

Nervous system

Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the nervous system and explain their functional roles in communication, control, and integration, including the following topics.

general functions of the nervous system

anatomy of the spinal cord, spinal nerves, & cranial nerves

reflexes & their roles in nervous system function

physiology of sensory & motor pathways in the brain & spinal cord

functions of the autonomic nervous system

comparison of somatic & autonomic nervous systems

application of homeostatic mechanisms

predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders

organization of the nervous system from both anatomical & functional perspectives

gross & microscopic anatomy of the nerve tissue

neurophysiology, including mechanism of resting membrane potential, production of action potentials & impulse transmission

neurotransmitters & their roles in synaptic transmission

sensory receptors & their roles

division, origin, & function of component parts of the brain

protective roles of the cranial bones, meninges, & cerebrospinal fluid

structure & function of cranial nerves

Special senses

Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the eye and ear and explain their functional roles in vision, hearing, and equilibrium. Students should also be able to identify and locate the receptors responsible for olfaction and gustation and briefly describe the physiology of smell and taste, including the following topics.

gross & microscopic anatomy of the eye & ear

application of homeostatic mechanisms

predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders

roles of specific tissues of the eye in vision

roles of specific tissues of the ear in hearing & equilibrium

olfactory receptors & their role in smell

gustatory receptors & their role in taste

general gross & microscopic anatomy of hearing & accessory structures of the ear

roles of specific tissues of the ear in hearing

roles of the accessory structures

role of the ear in equilibrium

endocrine system

Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the endocrine system and explain the functional roles of their respective hormones in communication, control, and integration, including the following topics.

general functions of the endocrine system

chemical classification of hormones & mechanism of hormone actions at receptors

control of hormone secretion

control by the hypothalamus & pituitary gland

identify, source, secretory control, & functional roles of the major hormones produced by the body

local hormones (paracrine & autocrine) & growth factors

hormonal response to stress

application of homeostatic mechanisms

predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders

Cardiovascular System

Upon completion of this section the student will be able to demonstrate measurable understanding of the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the cardiovascular system and explain their functional roles in transport and hemodynamics, including the following topics.

general functions of the cardiovascular system

cardiac cycle

regulation of cardiac output, stroke volume & heart rate

anatomy & functional roles of the different types of blood vessels

pattern of blood circulation throughout the body, including systemic and pulmonary circuits

pulmonary, coronary, hepatic portal, & fetal circulations

blood pressure & its functional interrelationships with cardiac output, peripheral resistance, & hemodynamics

application of homeostatic mechanisms

predictions related to homeostatic imbalance, including disease states & disorders

composition of blood plasma

identity, microscopic anatomy, numbers, formation, & functional roles of the formed elements of the blood

hemostasis, including coagulation of the blood

ABO & Rh blood grouping

gross & microscopic anatomy of the heart, including the conduction system

physiology of cardiac muscle contraction

blood flow through the heart

conduction system of the heart & the electrocardiogram

Animal Origin

Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.

Define major components of the animal industry.

Classify Animals

Explain the importance of the binomial system of nomenclature.

Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.

Comparative Anatomy & Physiology

Identify basic characteristics of animal cells, tissues, organs and body systems.

Diagram a typical animal cell and identify the organelles.

Describe the basic functions of animal cells in growth and reproduction.

Describe the properties, locations, functions and types of animal tissues.

Describe the properties, locations, functions and types of animal organs.

Describe the functions of the animal body systems and system components.

Selecting Animals

Identify ways an animal’s health can be affected by anatomical and physiological disorders.

Create a program to develop an animal to its highest potential performance.

Prevention & Treatment of Animals

Explain methods of determining animal health and disorders.

Identify common diseases, parasites and physiological disorders that affect animals.

Explain characteristics of causative agents and vectors of diseases and disorders in animals.

Explain the clinical significance of common considerations in veterinary treatments, such as aseptic techniques.

Identify and describe zoonotic diseases.

Biosecurity

Explain the importance of biosecurity to the animal industry.

Formulate Feed Rations

Compare and contrast common types of feedstuffs and the roles they play in the diets of animals.

Explain the importance of a balanced ration for animals.

Feed Additives & Growth Promotants

Explain the purpose and benefits of feed additives and growth promotants in animal production.

Male & Female Reproductive Systems

Explain the male and female reproductive organs of the major animal species.

Breeding Readiness & Soundness

Explain how age, size, life cycle, maturity level and health status affect the reproductive efficiency of male and female animals.

Discuss the importance of efficient and economic reproduction in animals.

Scientific Principles in Breeding

Explain genetic inheritance in agricultural animals.

Define natural and artificial breeding methods.

Explain the use of quantitative breeding values (e.g., EPDs) in the selection of genetically superior breeding stock.

Explain the advantages of major reproductive management practices, including estrous synchronization, superovulation, flushing and embryo transfer.

Discuss the uses and advantages and disadvantages of natural breeding and artificial insemination.

Safe Animal Handling

Discuss the dangers involved in working with animals.

Explain the implications of animal welfare and animal rights for animal agriculture.

Animal Product Safety

Identify animal production practices that could pose health risks or are considered to pose risks by some.

Describe how animal identification systems can track an animal’s location, nutrition requirements, production progress and changes in health.

Design Animal Facilities

Identify facilities needed to house and produce each animal species safely and efficiently.

Identify equipment and handling facilities used in modern animal production.

Government Regulations & Standards

List the general standards (e.g., environmental, zoning, construction) that must be met in facilities for animal production.

Reducing Environment Effects

Evaluate the effects of animal agriculture on the environment.

Environment Conditions on Animals

Identify optimal environmental conditions for animals.

Demonstrate technical skills related to careers in the communications field.

Analyze career paths in the communications field.

Use the technical knowledge and skills required to pursue the targeted careers for all pathways in the career cluster, including knowledge of design, operation, and maintenance of technological systems critical to the career cluster.

Technical Skills

Know and understand the importance of employability skills, effectively manage careers and the importance of entrepreneurship skills.

Know and understand the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities.

Use leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating with others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.

Understand the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems and follow organizational policies and procedures and contribute to continuous improvement in performance and compliance.

Solve problems using creativity, innovation and critical thinking skills (analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in teams.

Use oral and written communication skills in creating, expressing and interpreting information and ideas including technical terminology and information.

Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and postsecondary education opportunities within a career cluster.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Adapt language for audience, purpose, situation (i.e. diction/structure, style).

Compose focused copy for a variety of written documents (i.e. documents, notes, oral presentations reports).

Demonstrate knowledge of basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Analyze data when interpreting operational documents.

Interpret information, data and observations to apply information learned from reading to actual practice.

Communicate effectively with others to foster positive relationships.

Reference the sources of information.

Compose multi-paragraph documents clearly, succinctly, and accurately (i.e. correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization).

Deliver an oral presentation to provide information for specific purposes and audiences.

Analyze elements of a problem to determine solutions (including how to think creatively).

Follow operation manuals for all equipment and tools to maintain safe workplace for self and others.

Demonstrate safe work habits and procedures (i.e. personal habits, around electricity, storage of equipment).

Exhibit leadership skills (i.e. management of resources, listening to others, respect, supporting others).

Work with others to achieve objectives in a timely manner (i.e. follow direction, take responsibility, respect for others and cooperation).

Follow code of ethics for the Arts, AV and Communications field in all projects, decisions and actions.

Model behaviors of a good employee (i.e. reliability, dependability, professionalism).

Create a record of work experiences, certifications and products.

Analyze various careers in audio and video production (e.g. producers, directors, reporters, videographers/photographers, anchors).

Explain the evolution of audio and video production.

Identify various types of audio and visual approaches that convey information or create an emotional impact (including use of music).

Analyze music licensing (including performance licensing and synchronization rights, copyright vs. free-use).

Understand the interview process.

Explore the lighting requirements of a variety of productions (including types and placement of fixtures).

Understand video formats (including Mini DV, digital cards, non-linear memory devices and HD).

Describe non-linear editing and editing skills related to various delivery requirements.

Analyze the electrical requirements of audio video equipment.

Analyze video production techniques and use of a switcher (e.g. switching video input from one camera or studio to another and/or from video to live programming).

Demonstrate video camera operations (including how to frame and maintain picture composition, focusing and adjusting images, performing pans and zooms).

Demonstrate how to set up a basic production studio (e.g. location of production, pulling and securing cables, audio and/or sound set up, lighting placement, meeting electrical needs).

Describe how changing technology is impacting the audio and video industries (i.e. wireless systems, high definition production).

Identify potential production problems and solutions (including checking for audio video transmission, sound quality and volume).

Produce a story using video (including writing the script, shooting the video and editing to make it fluid and seamless).

Analyze the role of the producer (including scheduling, personnel and tracking progress), director (including knowledge of story structure, script analysis, relationship to the production team and crew members), reporters, photographers/videographers and anchors.

Define common audio and video production terminology and acronyms (including AVI, MPEG, JPEG and TIFF).

Explore the equipment, software (e.g. Flash, Avid, Final Cut Pro, mobile video platforms) and tools needed in audio and video production (including the variety/features, expense, basic care).

Identify types of microphones and how to use them in audio video presentations (including pick up patterns, use of lapel vs. stick mic., and mult. box).

Distinguish between analogue and digital audio and video formats.

Describe how audio is synchronized with other audio or video.

Write audio scripts for various types of programs (including key elements, short audio scripts).

Demonstrate industry-based food safety and sanitation procedures.

Demonstrate industry standard hand washing and professional standards for personal hygiene.

Understand emergency and first-aid procedures, bloodborne pathogens applicable to the workplace.

Identify proper use of gloves (ex: ready to eat foods).

Identify the Big 6 (Norovirus, Nontyphoidal Salmonella, Salmonella Typhi, E. coli, Shigella, and Hepatitis A) sources, symptoms and prevention measures.

Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of food safety and sanitation to include: how foods become unsafe, controlling time and temperature, preventing cross contamination, cleaning and sanitizing, shipping and receiving, and how to safely prepare food for others.

Identify first-in, first-out (FIFO) and date marking.

Identify proper chemical handling and storage procedures (maintain and follow SDS guidelines).

Identify common food allergens and common symptoms (common allergens: Milk/dairy, eggs/egg products, fish/shellfish, wheat/gluten, soy/soy products, and peanuts/tree nuts).

Understand the components and need for HACCP in the food industry.

Describe appropriate measures for prevention of insects, rodents, and pests.

Demonstrate correct use and maintenance of food production equipment and tools.

Operate tools and equipment following safety procedures and OSHA age restrictions and requirements.

Identify and demonstrate procedures for cleaning, sanitizing, and storage of equipment and food contact surfaces.

Recognize sanitary and safety design and construction features of food production equipment and facilities (i.e. NSF, UL, OSHA, ADA, etc.).

Analyze common ingredients used in pastry/baking products.

Identify a nutrition label and ingredient label for a baked product with use of proper allergen warnings.

Apply the knowledge of chemical and yeast leavening agents in producing carbon dioxide to raise baked products.

Identify the functions of the bake shop ingredients (flour, sugar, eggs, dairy, fat).

Analyze scientific reactions during the production of baked products.

Demonstrate basic flavoring techniques (nuts, spices, extracts, salt, fruits).

Analyze the use of different types of chocolate.

Practice the principles of quality production management.

Demonstrate mise en place of bakery and pastry products.

Analyze and practice proper scaling and measurement techniques (volume v. weight).

Apply/Demonstrate effective forms of time management.

Apply a daily prep list to meet production goals.

Apply the basic principles of baking and pastry including knowledge of ingredient functions and procedures to produce a quality product.

Demonstrate ability to successfully produce a variety of food products.

Produce a variety of quick bread batter products (muffins, scones, biscuits, shortbread, pancake/crepe).

Demonstrate skill related to garnishing and presenting baked products in a variety of settings.

Analyze product failure to determine cause and needed modifications to ensure a successful product.

Produce yeast bread or rolls.

Produce various types of cookies (drop, bar, press, rolled, refrigerator, cut out, wafer).

Produce cakes using the creaming method.

Produce a basic buttercream frosting.

Produce a basic cheesecake.

Produce a basic pie crust and filling.

Produce custard and pudding.

Identify various types of pastry garnishes and presentation techniques.

Enhance career readiness through practicing appropriate skills in the classroom and work like culinary situations.

Demonstrate appropriate communication skills (verbal, listening, writing).

Understand and practice appropriate social skills, manners and etiquette, including use of social media.

Use leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating with others to accomplish food production goals and objectives.

Solve problems using creativity, innovation and critical thinking skills independently and in teams.

Know and understand the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities in culinary/food related applications.

Understand and demonstrate employability skills according to industry standards (timeliness, responsibility, work ethic, cooperation, appropriate use of technology).

Review and enhance an electronic career portfolio to document knowledge, skills and experiences, and individual plan of study.

Define, spell, and pronounce frequently used and business-related words.

Compose and key error-free email messages.

Write a letter requesting admission and scholarship information.

Request a room reservation or reply to such a request.

Apply rules for plurals, possessives, prefixes, and word endings.

Ask for material to be sent or grant or deny such a request.

Ask for credit, grant it, or deny it.

Request a speaker for a convention or meeting.

Sell a service/product through the mail.

Write or answer a letter of complaint.

Prepare interoffice communications

Identify the communications needs of various types of businesses such as retailing, manufacturing, financial, service, government, wholesaling, and distribution

Use appropriate technologies.

Key documents from edited rough draft.

Proofread documents.

Meet the standard of mailability for all production work

Prepare and deliver an oral presentation

Practice customer contact skills

Demonstrate the techniques of a good job interview.

Interpret, analyze and confirm verbal instructions

Utilize listening skills

Perform a self-evaluation to determine strengths and weaknesses.

Describe the importance of following personal qualities and how they relate to professionalism: honesty, loyalty, courtesy, cooperation, alertness, ambition, punctuality, interest, involvement, patience, tact confidence, sense of humor, dependability/reliability, flexibility, initiative, and appearance.

Demonstrate good sentence structure.

Describe acceptable conduct in the following professional relationships: employee-employer, employee, coworker, and employee-public.

discuss the various terms of harassment in the workplace.

Research and report on various business careers.

Prepare a resume.

Compose and type employment.

Complete an application form.

Prepare a spreadsheet to analyze and present data.

Prepare graphic presentations of data by computer.

Incorporate graphic presentation of data in a printed document.

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of punctuation.

Email etiquette (reply all, cc, bcc, complete sentences).

Demonstrate proficiency in using reference materials

Demonstrate proficiency in using reference materials.

Use appropriate words, grammar, sentence construction and punctuation in written communications, with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.

Interpret, analyze, and confirm written instructions or procedure.

Operate computer equipment.

Understands concepts tools and strategies used to explore, obtain, and develop in a business career (ex. Kansas Career Pipeline)

Use time-management skills

Demonstrate problem-solving skills

Utilize critical-thinking skills to determine best options/outcomes

Set personal goals

Discuss appropriate personal appearance

Professional Development

Identify elements of the marketing mix

Explain customer, client, business buying behavior

Acquire foundational knowledge of customer, client, and business behavior to understand what motivates decision-making

Describe marketing functions and related activities

Explain marketing and its importance in global economy

Understand marketing's role and function in business to facilitate economic exchanges with customers

Marketing

Demonstrate basic spreadsheet applications

Demonstrate basic database applications

Demonstrate basic research skills

Demonstrate basic email functions

Explain the role of information systems

Identify ways that technology impacts business

Utilize information-technology tools to manage and perform work responsibilities

Evaluate quality and source of information

Assess information needs

Use information literacy skills to increase workplace efficiency and effectiveness

Information Management

Describe sources of income -- wages/salaries, interest, rent, dividends, transfer payments, etc.

Maintain financial records

Read and reconcile bank statements

Interpret a pay stub

Develop personal budget

Manage personal finances to achieve financial goals with savings and investing

Explain the purposes and importance of credit

Explain the time value of money

Explain forms of financial exchange

Financial Analysis

Describe entrepreneurial planning considerations

Assess global trends and opportunities for business ventures

Discuss entrepreneurial discovery processes

Explain the need for entrepreneurial discovery

Discuss entrepreneurial discovery strategies to generate feasible ideas for business ventures

Entrepreneurship

Participate as a team member

Implement teamwork techniques to accomplish goals

Explain the nature of effective communications

Exhibit cultural sensitivity

Discuss ethics, responsibility, honest, integrity, and work habits

Identify desirable personality traits important to business

Develop personal traits to foster career advancement

Emotional Intelligence

Identify types of Economic Systems

Identify and describe business cycles

Identify the concept of Gross Domestic Product

Identify the concept of productivity

Determine factors affecting business risk

Identify factors affecting a business's profit

Identify the characteristics of private enterprise

Describe types of business activities

Identify the role of business in society

Identify the principles of supply and demand

Describe the concepts of economics and economic activities

Identify the concept of economic resources

Understand the nature of business to show its contributions to society

Introduction to Economics

Explain the role of ethics in customer relationship

Understand the nature of customer relationship management

Interpret business policies to customers/clients

Respond to customer inquiries and complaints

Explain a customer-service mindset

Understands the techniques and strategies used to foster positive-ongoing relationships with customers

Customer Relations

Utilize appropriate etiquette in written communications

Prepare simple written reports

Identify the elements of effective written communications

Write internal and external business correspondence to convey and obtain information effectively

Select and use appropriate graphic aids

Organize information

Make oral presentations

Participate in group discussions

Apply verbal skills to obtain and convey information

Communication Skills

Identify types of business ownership

Understand the civil foundations of the legal environment of business to demonstrate knowledge of contracts

Identify regulatory agencies and regulatory legislation

Describe the nature of legally binding contracts

Business Law

CCTC Career Ready Practices (To be included in all courses)

Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals.

Use technology to enhance productivity.

Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.

Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.

Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.

Attend to personal health and financial well-being.

Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason.

Consider the environmental, social, and economic impacts of decisions.

Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

Employ valid and reliable research strategies.

Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and preserve in solving them.

Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.

Analyze strategies to balance multiple roles and responsibilities (individual, family, and career).

Compare and contrast occupations that fit individual interests and personal life goals (e.g. interest survey results).

Research, and evaluate information to set SMART personal short term and long-term goals across the lifespan.

Apply fundamental knowledge of cost benefits related to personal and family goal achievement.

Identify local, regional and national employment trends which impact career selection.

Analyze the effects of social, economic, and technological change on work and family dynamics (e.g. dual career families, work at home trends, job splits, gender roles).

Analyze the benefits of having a career plan to meet personal and family needs over the lifespan.

Predict potential impact of career path decisions on balancing work and family responsibilities.

Practice solving real-world problems related to career /life goalsetting and life balance. (e.g. meal planning, family budgeting, daily work juggling).

Enhance career awareness, personal job searching and application skills.

Analyze career choices to determine the knowledge, skills, and personality traits associated with each career.

Identify resources which can help meet personal, family and career goals (e.g. non-profit agencies and educational institutions).

Practice public speaking skills to build personal confidence and enhance employability.

Demonstrate job seeking skills.

Analyze strategies for job retention, addressing job performance weaknesses and how to leave a job appropriately.

Assess health, wellness, and work safety considerations of the worker in a variety of careers.

Analyze the impact of an individual’s career decision on personal goals, relationships (e.g. peer and family), financial benefit, and the impact on the national and global community (as in choosing one field over another).

Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills in family, school, and community settings (e.g. FCCLA experience).

Demonstrate respect for others regardless of age, gender, socio-economic or culture.

Enhance career readiness through practicing appropriate skills in school, community and work situations.

Demonstrate appropriate communication skills (verbal, listening, and writing skills) to communicate clearly.

Critique the physical and social environment to reduce conflict and promote safety in school, community and work settings.

Identify personal rights and responsibilities as an employee and how to address violations.

Practice appropriate social skills, manners, and etiquette in a variety of settings.

Identify common tasks that require individuals to use problem-solving skills.

Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills to address personal, professional and/or community settings.

Create ideas, proposals, and solutions to overcome barriers to personal goal achievement.

Use math principles (as appropriate) when addressing career and life goals (e.g. return on investment, budgeting, etc.).

Evaluate career portfolios (electronic or physical) to learn how to document knowledge, skills, and experiences.

Establish a personal individualized plan of study (IPS) portfolio (electronic or hard copy) to begin to document personal achievements and experiences.

Use technology appropriately to access, manage and/or create career information (e.g. practice internet ethics, avoid identify theft).

Demonstrate personal and family resource decision making to meet personal and family goals across the lifespan.

Analyze the components and purpose of having a personal and family financial plan.

Investigate how education, income, career and life decision impact setting and achieving financial goals.

Practice time management, organizational and process skills to prioritize tasks and achieve short term goals.

Analyze how individuals and families make choices to satisfy basic needs and wants.

Apply consumer skills for providing and maintaining clothing, transportation and recreation needs of individuals and their families.

Evaluate the effects of technology on personal and family resources in a global context.

Explore the types of technology (i.e. software, apps) that can affect personal and family decision making.

Investigate how media and technological advances influence personal and family decisions.

Explore how technology impacts jobs and personal opportunities for advancement.

Demonstrate professional behaviors, skills, and knowledge in providing human services.

Analyze career paths within human services professions.

Demonstrate respect for diversity and the functional needs for individuals and families.

Analyze the reciprocal impact of individual and family participation in community activities.

Enhance self-development throughout the life span.

Synthesize knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in human services.

Technical Skills

Analyze strategies to manage the multiple individual, family, career, and/or community roles and responsibilities.

Demonstrate leadership, citizenship, and teamwork skills required for success in the family, workplace, and community.

Evaluate potential hazardous situations to defuse them and determine intervention strategies.

Use technology to access, manage, integrate, and create information.

Apply thinking and problem-solving processes to address personal, professional and community issues.

Demonstrate appropriate communication skills that contribute to positive relationships.

Apply reading and writing, math, and science skills in personal, professional, entrepreneurial and community situations.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Use information to locate, comprehend, make inferences, and draw conclusions.

Adjust original rational number estimate of a real-world problem based on additional information (a frame of reference).

Generate and/or solve multi-step real-world problems with real numbers and mathematical concepts.

Research, apply, and evaluate information to accomplish tasks.

Apply fundamental knowledge of economics to enhance learner achievement.

Use appropriate communication strategies for the most effective outcome.

Demonstrate the use of verbal, listening, and writing skills to communicate clearly.

Identify common tasks that require employers to use problem-solving skills.

Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to improve a situation or process.

Create ideas, proposals, and solutions to a problem.

Use information technology tools to manage and perform work (school) responsibilities.

Identify and use a variety of web-based tools for real world, global applications involving communication to collect and disseminate information.

Use technology to locate, analyze, manipulate, and interpret information in a knowledge economy.

Manage the physical and social environment to reduce conflict and promote safety in settings (i.e. family, work, community, and cyberspace).

Demonstrate quality work and effective communication by acknowledging diversity and cultural differences.

Determine the most appropriate response to workplace (school) situations based on legal and ethical considerations.

Organize a career portfolio (electronic or physical) to document knowledge, skills, and experience in a career field.

Recognize that individual career path has an impact on the national and global community.

Analyze goals that support individuals and family members in carrying out community and civic responsibilities.

Determine management strategies for individuals to meet the demands of family, work, and community.

Analyze personal, social, intellectual, economic, technical, educational, and recreational issues of individual and family under changing conditions.

Determine skills that provide beneficial services to the community.

Examine formal and informal community resources and support systems available to individuals and families.

Summarize the appropriate support needed to address selected human services issues.

Examine the impact of the global society on the need to appreciate diversity and address disabilities.

Describe the impact of cultural diversity and disability on individuals and families.

Determine the roles of decision making and problem solving in reducing and managing conflict.

Demonstrate respect for diversity with sensitivity to anti-bias, gender, equity, age, culture, disability and ethnicity.

Analyze opportunities for employment and community endeavors.

Summarize education and training requirements and opportunities for career paths in human services professions.

Analyze professional organizations in community and human services careers.

Summarize licensing laws and regulations that affect service providers and their participants.

Compare professional, ethical, legal, and safety issues that confront human services employers.

Apply job acquisition skills to gain work-based learning opportunities in human services careers.

Demonstrate appropriate appearance practices for business.

Apply rules, regulations, and work site polices that affect employer, employee, participant, and family rights and responsibilities.

Determine situations which require crisis intervention and professional assistance.

Maintain accurate documentation to be submitted in a timely manner to appropriate sources.

Demonstrate use of technology in human services.

Develop a portfolio utilizing a variety of presentation media.

Enhance career readiness through practicing appropriate skills in classroom, community and family situations.

Enhance job application and retention.

Analyze strategies to balance multiple roles and responsibilities (individual, family, and career).

Evaluate management practices related to human, economic and environmental resources. (FCS1.0 & FCS2.0)

Compare and contrast occupations that fit individual interests and personal life goals (i.e. interest survey results).

Research, and evaluate information to set SMART personal and family goals. .

Apply fundamental knowledge of cost benefits related to personal and family goal achievement.

Summarize local and global policies, issues, and trends in the workplace and community that affect individuals.

Analyze the effects of social, economic, and technological change on work and family dynamics (i.e. dual career families, work at home trends, job splits, gender roles).

Analyze ways that individual career plans can affect the family’s capacity to meet goals for other family members.

Predict potential impact of career path decisions on balancing work and family responsibilities.

Identify community and human resources for meeting individual and family needs (i.e. personal knowledge, non-profit agencies, educational institutions, ).

Practice solving real-world problems related to career /life goal setting and life balance. (i.e. meal planning, family budgeting, daily work juggling).

Analyze career choices to determine the knowledge, skills, and personality traits associated with each career

Practice public speaking skills to build personal confidence and enhance employability.

Demonstrate job seeking skills

Analyze strategies for job retention, addressing job performance weaknesses and how to leave a job appropriately.

Assess health, wellness, and work safety considerations of the worker in a variety of careers.

Analyze the impact of an individual’s career decision on personal goals, relationships, financial benefit, and the impact on the national and global community (.as in picking one field over another).

Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills in family, school, and community settings (e.g. FCCLA experience).

Demonstrate respect for others regardless of age, gender, socio-economic or culture.

Demonstrate appropriate communication skills (verbal, listening, and writing skills) to communicate clearly

Use technology appropriately to access, manage and/or create career information (i.e. practice internet ethics, avoid identify theft)

Critique the physical and social environment to reduce conflict and promote safety in family and community settings

Identify personal rights and responsibilities as an employee and how to address violations.

Practice appropriate social skills, manners, and etiquette in a variety of settings.

Identify common tasks that require individuals to use problem-solving skills

Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills to address personal, professional and/or community settings.

Create ideas, proposals, and solutions to overcome barriers to personal goal achievement.

Use math and science (as appropriate) principles when addressing career and life goals.

Evaluate career portfolios (electronic or physical) to learn how to document knowledge, skills, and experiences.

Establish a personal portfolio (electronic or hard copy) to begin to document personal achievements and experiences

Demonstrate personal and family resource decision making to meet personal and family goals across the lifespan. (NASAFACS 2.6)

Analyze the components and purpose of having a personal and family financial plan.

Investigate how education, income, career and life decision impact setting and achieving financial goals.

Practice time management, organizational and process skills to prioritize tasks and achieve short term goals.

Analyze how individuals and families make choices to satisfy basic needs and wants.

Apply consumer skills for providing and maintaining clothing, transportation and recreation needs of individuals and their families.

Evaluate the effects of technology on personal and family resources in a global context. (NASAFACS 2.4)

Explore the types of technology (i.e. software, apps) that can affect personal and family decision making.

Investigate how media and technological advances influence personal and family decisions.

Explore how technology impacts jobs and personal opportunities for advancement.

Apply/use scientific methods in qualitative and quantitative analysis, data gathering, direct and indirect observation, predictions, and problem identification.

Use computers for information processing, mathematical applications and problem-solving.

Analyze/evaluate conclusions, conflicting data, controls, data, inferences, limitations, questions, sources of errors, and variables.

Demonstrate science knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and post-secondary education opportunities within the IT career cluster.

Science

Describe problem-solving techniques (e.g., successive approximation, trial and error).

Construct charts/tables/graphs from functions and data.

Analyze problem statements for missing/irrelevant data, estimate/exact values, inconsistent parameters.

Produce mathematical formulae, expressions, and/or sequence of solution steps from problem statements.

Understand the relationship of data and measurements to the problem.

Apply relational (equal, not equal, greater than, less than, etc.) and logical operators in a logical expression.

Apply basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) operations.

Identify whole numbers, decimals, fractions, complex numbers, polynomials, and geometrical figures.

Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and post-secondary education opportunities within the IT career cluster.

Mathematics

Format written documents with correct font and layout for easy reading.

Use presentation software to prepare visual support materials.

Use word processing software to develop text, charts, graphs or figures correctly.

Use correct punctuation and capitalization.

Use correct spelling.

Use correct grammar and sentence structure.

Report objective and/or subjective information.

Incorporate and use references effectively and accurately.

Use technical terms and concepts.

Present main ideas and supporting facts.

Interpret information, data, and observations correctly.

Report relevant information in order of occurrence.

Organize and arrange information for effective coherence.

Use correct grammar, punctuation and terminology to write and edit documents.

Follow plagiarism and copyright rules and regulations.

Use parenthetical, footnotes and endnotes text citations accurately.

Prepare a bibliography according to MLA, APA, CBE, or Chicago, depending on the warranted language style.

Prepare working bibliography according to MLA, APA, CBE, or Chicago, depending on the warranted language style.

Present information in organized, easy-to-follow manner.

Prepare outline that emphasizes major points with supporting data.

Read and take notes from selected resources.

Organize resources to use key information.

Locate information from electronic forms including the Internet.

Locate variety of resources such as books, journals, and magazines.

Conduct search of information using card catalog, keywords, and/or search engines.

Identify topic.

Locate, organize and reference written information from various sources to communicate with co-workers and clients/participants.

Explain message conveyed by nonverbal behaviors.

Observe eye contact, facial expressions, posture, gestures and other body language.

Identify nonverbal cues.

Explain message conveyed by verbal behaviors.

Observe voice speed, voice quality and tone.

Identify verbal cues.

Interpret verbal and nonverbal behaviors to enhance communication with co-workers and clients/participants.

Prepare written summary of findings expressed in tables, charts and figures.

Explain information presented in tables, charts and figures.

Evaluate reference or source of data for authenticity and reliability.

Prepare table, chart, graph or figure for inclusion in publication or presentation.

Determine most appropriate way to display data for effective coherence.

Document sources of data.

Compile facts and arrange in an organized manner for a table, chart or figure.

Interpret and use tables, charts, and figures to support written and oral communications.

Respond to questions and comments.

Use verbal and nonverbal feedback strategies to engage discussion and adjust message and delivery.

Evaluate listeners' interest and receptiveness.

Stay within presentation time parameters.

Use support materials in the presentation that enhance the understanding of the topic and the interest level of the audience.

Speak clearly with appropriate volume, rate and gestures while making and maintaining appropriate eye contact.

Deliver presentation without grammatical error.

Smoothly and efficiently operate any equipment used with support.

Prepare visual aids and support materials for easy viewing and without error.

Identify media and visual aids appropriate to understanding of topic.

Use proper organization and structure to achieve coherence of major points.

Use technical terms and concepts correctly.

Identify characteristics of the audience and adjust to their ability to understand.

Know subject matter well enough to be independent of written aids.

Develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform audiences.

Establish guidelines for dealing with conflict.

Bridge communication styles.

Determine communication style appropriate for listener(s).

Identify strategies for successful communication with a diverse workforce.

Identify factors (e.g., culture, ethnicity, equity, special/exceptional needs) that impact communication.

Demonstrate sensitivity in communicating with a diverse workforce.

Publish minutes in timely manner.

Monitor time.

Determine appropriate action, time frame, and person accountable for identified tasks.

Invite questions, comments, and group participation.

Make introductions.

Assign someone to take minutes.

Identify need for outside speakers.

Invite appropriate personnel.

Reserve meeting room.

Schedule meeting.

Set agenda.

Plan meeting.

Conduct meetings.

Write set of directions for others sharing information learned and applying that to task or new situation.

Write specific steps for applying information to task or new situation.

Summarize overall meaning of text.

Interpret technical materials used.

Explain meaning of new terms, vocabulary and concepts.

Follow all instructions as specifically given.

Identify key technical concepts and vocabulary.

Analyze information presented in a variety of formats, such as tables, lists, figures.

Identify complexities and discrepancies in information.

Determine relevance, accuracy and appropriateness to purpose.

Explain purpose of text.

Identify complexity of text.

Identify purpose of text.

Use reading strategy to achieve intended purpose.

Comprehend and use reading strategies to learn meaning, technical concepts, vocabulary, and follow instructions.

Follow through on commitments made to customers (e.g., special orders, delivery specifications, new items).

Facilitate customer service through the maintenance of key information systems.

Handle customer complaints in accordance with customer service policy.

Handle merchandise returns in accordance with customer service policy.

Communicate company policies to customers.

Comply with established business protocols and company policies.

Interact with customers and colleagues in a professional (e.g., prompt, friendly, courteous, respectful, helpful, knowledgeable, and understandable) manner.

Project a professional business image (e.g., appearance, voice, grammar, word usage, enunciation, nonverbal communication).

Determine customers' individual needs.

Recognize the importance of all customers to the business.

Identify organizations' products and services (including own strengths as a sales agent).

Build customer relations.

Follow directions and/or respond in a positive way with clear, concise comments.

Record and summarize information in written notes.

Paraphrase and/or repeat information.

Ask questions to seek or confirm understanding.

Explain the message given in your own words.

Respond accordingly using appropriate verbal and nonverbal language.

Determine familiarity of discussion.

Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.

Communications

Use library, text and Internet resources.

Present formal and informal speech for the purposes of discussion, supplying/requesting information, interpretation, and persuasion.

Predict outcomes/solutions from oral and written information trends.

Identify oral and written assumptions, purpose, outcomes/solutions, and propaganda techniques.

Evaluate oral and written information (accuracy, adequacy/sufficiency, appropriateness, clarity, conclusions/solutions, fact/opinion, propaganda, relevancy, validity, relationship of ideas).

Comprehend oral and written information (cause/effect, comparisons/contrasts, conclusions, context, purpose, charts/tables/graphs, evaluation/critiques, mood, persuasive text, sequence, summaries, technical matter).

Compose/edit (agenda, audio-visuals, bibliographies, drafts, forms/documents, notes, oral presentations, reports, technical terminology).

Collect/organize oral and written information.

Adapt language (diction/structure, style) for audience, purpose, situation.

Listen actively.

Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills required to pursue the full-range of career and post-secondary education opportunities within the IT career cluster.

Language Arts

Academic Foundations

Create/maintain an environment supportive of productivity.

Demonstrate knowledge of methods for achieving productivity in knowledge work.

Assess the importance of new technologies to future developments and to the future knowledge worker productivity.

Explain/discuss general strategies for maximizing organizational learning and productivity in a high tech environment.

Identify desired group and team behavior in an IS context.

Consider the benefits of using a cross-functional team in policy and procedure development.

Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of cross-functional teams in achieving project goals.

Measure increases in productivity realized by the implementation of information systems.

Differentiate between the role of information systems within a company and their role in a global environment.

Determine how business activities interface with data processing functions.

Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of IT in business.

Systems

Demonstrate knowledge of ergonomics and repetitive strain injury.

Solve safety problems using problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking strategies.

Ensure maintenance of a clean work area.

Access needed safety information using company and manufacturers' references (e.g., procedural manuals, documentation, standards, and flowcharts).

Identify health and safety standards established by government agencies.

Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between health, safety, and productivity.

Maintain a safe working environment.

Safety, Health, and Environmental

Identify desired group and team behavior in an IS context.

Define mission and critical success factors.

Establish goals and objectives for IS.

Demonstrate knowledge of how to apply team methods to empower coworkers.

Demonstrate knowledge of the skills needed for leadership in the IT environment.

Identify strategies for fostering creativity.

Promote teamwork, leadership, and empowerment.

Apply knowledge of group dynamics.

Demonstrate knowledge of how to apply team methods to empower coworkers.

Define roles within the group decision-making process.

Analyze the interdependence of empathetic listening, synergy, and consensus building.

Build interpersonal skills with individuals and other team members.

Leadership and Teamwork

Establish procedures for maintaining the confidentiality of client information.

Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity, including differences in gender, culture, race, language, physical and mental challenges, and family structures.

Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts related to employment discrimination.

Demonstrate knowledge of federal laws governing discrimination and harassment.

Identify generally accepted business ethics.

Demonstrate knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of IT workers.

Demonstrate knowledge of basic business law concepts.

Determine the practical implications of lawsuits in terms of good will, client relations, the bottom line, diversion of company resources, cash flow and accounts receivable.

Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical issues that face information technology professionals.

Analyze the social implications of decisions made and actions taken as an information technology professional.

Demonstrate knowledge of social, ethical, and legal issues in the information technology field.

Identify issues and trends affecting computers and information privacy.

Demonstrate knowledge of the legal issues that face information technology professionals.

Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and behaviors of legal responsibilities and of positive cyber-citizenry.

Ethics and Legal Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of ethical issues that have surfaced in the information age.

Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of computers on access to information and information exchange worldwide.

Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of computers on career pathways in business/industry (e.g., how computers have eliminated and created jobs).

Demonstrate knowledge of how both PCs and larger computer systems impact people and are used in business/industry/government and other institutions.

Provide examples of how IT is transforming business in various industries.

Modify career goals based on results of personal interests and aptitudes with career requirements and characteristics.

Compare personal interests and aptitudes with job requirements and characteristics.

Identify job requirements and characteristics of selected careers.

Identify personal interests and aptitudes.

Identify educational and credentialing requirements for three careers.

Identify job requirements for three career pathways.

Locate and interpret career information for at least one career cluster.

Identify and explore career opportunities in one or more career pathways.

Complete all tasks thoroughly.

Demonstrate time management.

Demonstrate cost effectiveness.

Explain employer/management responsibilities.

Follow established rules, regulations and policies.

Identify progressive strategies that will impact efficiency of job.

Participate in company orientation and training programs with enthusiasm.

Display initiative and open-mindedness.

Exhibit ability to handle stress.

Demonstrate leadership and teamwork.

Exhibit pride in work.

Follow company dress and appearance standards.

Demonstrate regular attendance.

Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities.

Articulate how a specific organizational policy, rule or procedure will improve a given situation.

Locate and identify specific organizational policy, rule or procedure to assist with a given situation.

Determine the appropriate document(s) for specific job responsibilities and work assignments.

Identify the contents of various organizational publications.

Explain written organizational policies, rules and procedures to help employees perform their jobs.

List alternatives and potential changes.

Write a time line for achieving career goals and objectives.

Identify strategies for obtaining employment experiences.

Write a list of strategies for achieving educational requirements.

Identify goals and objectives for reaching and advancing in career.

Develop career goal with time frame.

Identify career that matches individual interests and aptitudes.

Develop a personal career plan to meet career goals and objectives.

Design a lifelong learning plan that ties in with career advancement plan.

Identify present and future IT education and training opportunities.

Research educational and training opportunities.

Identify required knowledge and skills for career ladder.

Identify certification and/or degree requirements.

Identify the importance of lifelong learning in the IT field.

Demonstrate knowledge of the potential impact of IT on future society.

Identify present and future IT employment opportunities.

Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between lifelong learning and IT career development.

Identify benefits derived from membership in specific professional organizations.

Identify professional organizations in the area of information technology.

Identify education and training requirements for IT career pathways.

Demonstrate knowledge of career development/progression patterns in the IT industry.

Write follow-up letter after the interview.

Answer all questions honestly and concisely.

Explain your qualifications and interests clearly and concisely.

Exhibit professional conduct before, during and after interview.

Dress appropriately for interview.

Submit full application package to employers.

Attach any supporting material required or requested.

Sign and date application.

Complete all questions on application with appropriate and honest answers.

Gather information for application.

Write letter of application for specific job opening in correct format, without error.

Put resume in proper format.

Gather information and prepare rough draft of resume.

Identify prospective employer's submission requirements.

Select job that matches personal qualifications, interests, and aptitudes.

Compare job requirements with personal qualifications, interests, and aptitudes.

Analyze resources to determine those that are most appropriate for desired career.

Identify resources for finding employment.

Demonstrate ability to seek and apply for employment.

Complete employment forms upon acceptance.

Write acceptance or rejection letter without error.

Make decision to accept or reject employment.

Compare job opportunities and responsibilities to career plan.

Compare job benefits to individual needs.

Identify job advantages and disadvantages.

Demonstrate ability to evaluate and compare employment opportunities and accept employment.

Employability and Career Development

Cluster Foundation

Demonstrate knowledge of information technology solutions.

Demonstrate knowledge of the information analysis process.

Identify potential problems in system implementation.

Summarize application planning, development, and risk management for information system.

Demonstrate knowledge of problem-solving steps and techniques.

Demonstrate knowledge of the process required to solve a problem.

Identify the essential properties of information systems.

Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concept of information theory and organizational system processes.

Identify procedures for formal problem-solving.

Apply general systems theory to the analysis and development of an information system.

Demonstrate knowledge of methods for achieving productivity in knowledge work.

Demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts of the information systems discipline.

Demonstrate knowledge of the process required to evaluate and verify the nature of a problem.

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Pathway Foundation

Use available reference tools as appropriate.

Define scope of work to achieve individual and group goals.

Differentiate between copyright and trademarks.

Evaluate visual appeal.

Create graphical images.

Create and/or implement the look and feel of the product.

Apply principles and elements of design.

Apply knowledge of typography.

Apply color theory to select appropriate colors.

Alter digitized images using an image manipulation program.

Create and refine design concepts.

Create and produce content.

Determine the target audience.

Determine the digital communication elements to be used.

Determine purpose of the digital communication project.

Determine client's needs and expected outcomes.

Graphic Design

Apply/use scientific methods in qualitative and quantitative analysis, data gathering, direct and indirect observation, predictions, and problem identification.

Use computers for information processing, mathematical applications and problem-solving.

Analyze/evaluate conclusions, conflicting data, controls, data, inferences, limitations, questions, sources of errors, and variables.

Demonstrate science knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and post-secondary education opportunities within the IT career cluster.

Science

Describe problem-solving techniques (e.g., successive approximation, trial and error).

Construct charts/tables/graphs from functions and data.

Analyze problem statements for missing/irrelevant data, estimate/exact values, inconsistent parameters.

Produce mathematical formulae, expressions, and/or sequence of solution steps from problem statements.

Understand the relationship of data and measurements to the problem.

Apply relational (equal, not equal, greater than, less than, etc.) and logical operators in a logical expression.

Apply basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) operations.

Identify whole numbers, decimals, fractions, complex numbers, polynomials, and geometrical figures.

Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and post-secondary education opportunities within the IT career cluster.

Mathematics

Format written documents with correct font and layout for easy reading.

Use presentation software to prepare visual support materials.

Use word processing software to develop text, charts, graphs or figures correctly.

Use correct punctuation and capitalization.

Use correct spelling.

Use correct grammar and sentence structure.

Report objective and/or subjective information.

Incorporate and use references effectively and accurately.

Use technical terms and concepts.

Present main ideas and supporting facts.

Interpret information, data, and observations correctly.

Report relevant information in order of occurrence.

Organize and arrange information for effective coherence.

Use correct grammar, punctuation and terminology to write and edit documents.

Follow plagiarism and copyright rules and regulations.

Use parenthetical, footnotes and endnotes text citations accurately.

Prepare a bibliography according to MLA, APA, CBE, or Chicago, depending on the warranted language style.

Prepare working bibliography according to MLA, APA, CBE, or Chicago, depending on the warranted language style.

Present information in organized, easy-to-follow manner.

Prepare outline that emphasizes major points with supporting data.

Read and take notes from selected resources.

Organize resources to use key information.

Locate information from electronic forms including the Internet.

Locate variety of resources such as books, journals, and magazines.

Conduct search of information using card catalog, keywords, and/or search engines.

Identify topic.

Locate, organize and reference written information from various sources to communicate with co-workers and clients/participants.

Explain message conveyed by nonverbal behaviors.

Observe eye contact, facial expressions, posture, gestures and other body language.

Identify nonverbal cues.

Explain message conveyed by verbal behaviors.

Observe voice speed, voice quality and tone.

Identify verbal cues.

Interpret verbal and nonverbal behaviors to enhance communication with co-workers and clients/participants.

Prepare written summary of findings expressed in tables, charts and figures.

Explain information presented in tables, charts and figures.

Evaluate reference or source of data for authenticity and reliability.

Prepare table, chart, graph or figure for inclusion in publication or presentation.

Determine most appropriate way to display data for effective coherence.

Document sources of data.

Compile facts and arrange in an organized manner for a table, chart or figure.

Interpret and use tables, charts, and figures to support written and oral communications.

Respond to questions and comments.

Use verbal and nonverbal feedback strategies to engage discussion and adjust message and delivery.

Evaluate listeners' interest and receptiveness.

Stay within presentation time parameters.

Use support materials in the presentation that enhance the understanding of the topic and the interest level of the audience.

Speak clearly with appropriate volume, rate and gestures while making and maintaining appropriate eye contact.

Deliver presentation without grammatical error.

Smoothly and efficiently operate any equipment used with support.

Prepare visual aids and support materials for easy viewing and without error.

Identify media and visual aids appropriate to understanding of topic.

Use proper organization and structure to achieve coherence of major points.

Use technical terms and concepts correctly.

Identify characteristics of the audience and adjust to their ability to understand.

Know subject matter well enough to be independent of written aids.

Develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform audiences.

Establish guidelines for dealing with conflict.

Bridge communication styles.

Determine communication style appropriate for listener(s).

Identify strategies for successful communication with a diverse workforce.

Identify factors (e.g., culture, ethnicity, equity, special/exceptional needs) that impact communication.

Demonstrate sensitivity in communicating with a diverse workforce.

Publish minutes in timely manner.

Monitor time.

Determine appropriate action, time frame, and person accountable for identified tasks.

Invite questions, comments, and group participation.

Make introductions.

Assign someone to take minutes.

Identify need for outside speakers.

Invite appropriate personnel.

Reserve meeting room.

Schedule meeting.

Set agenda.

Plan meeting.

Conduct meetings.

Write set of directions for others sharing information learned and applying that to task or new situation.

Write specific steps for applying information to task or new situation.

Summarize overall meaning of text.

Interpret technical materials used.

Explain meaning of new terms, vocabulary and concepts.

Follow all instructions as specifically given.

Identify key technical concepts and vocabulary.

Analyze information presented in a variety of formats, such as tables, lists, figures.

Identify complexities and discrepancies in information.

Determine relevance, accuracy and appropriateness to purpose.

Explain purpose of text.

Identify complexity of text.

Identify purpose of text.

Use reading strategy to achieve intended purpose.

Comprehend and use reading strategies to learn meaning, technical concepts, vocabulary, and follow instructions.

Follow through on commitments made to customers (e.g., special orders, delivery specifications, new items).

Facilitate customer service through the maintenance of key information systems.

Handle customer complaints in accordance with customer service policy.

Handle merchandise returns in accordance with customer service policy.

Communicate company policies to customers.

Comply with established business protocols and company policies.

Interact with customers and colleagues in a professional (e.g., prompt, friendly, courteous, respectful, helpful, knowledgeable, and understandable) manner.

Project a professional business image (e.g., appearance, voice, grammar, word usage, enunciation, nonverbal communication).

Determine customers' individual needs.

Recognize the importance of all customers to the business.

Identify organizations' products and services (including own strengths as a sales agent).

Build customer relations.

Follow directions and/or respond in a positive way with clear, concise comments.

Record and summarize information in written notes.

Paraphrase and/or repeat information.

Ask questions to seek or confirm understanding.

Explain the message given in your own words.

Respond accordingly using appropriate verbal and nonverbal language.

Determine familiarity of discussion.

Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.

Communications

Use library, text and Internet resources.

Present formal and informal speech for the purposes of discussion, supplying/requesting information, interpretation, and persuasion.

Predict outcomes/solutions from oral and written information trends.

Identify oral and written assumptions, purpose, outcomes/solutions, and propaganda techniques.

Evaluate oral and written information (accuracy, adequacy/sufficiency, appropriateness, clarity, conclusions/solutions, fact/opinion, propaganda, relevancy, validity, relationship of ideas).

Comprehend oral and written information (cause/effect, comparisons/contrasts, conclusions, context, purpose, charts/tables/graphs, evaluation/critiques, mood, persuasive text, sequence, summaries, technical matter).

Compose/edit (agenda, audio-visuals, bibliographies, drafts, forms/documents, notes, oral presentations, reports, technical terminology).

Collect/organize oral and written information.

Adapt language (diction/structure, style) for audience, purpose, situation.

Listen actively.

Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills required to pursue the full-range of career and post-secondary education opportunities within the IT career cluster.

Language Arts

Academic Foundations

Create/maintain an environment supportive of productivity.

Demonstrate knowledge of methods for achieving productivity in knowledge work.

Assess the importance of new technologies to future developments and to the future knowledge worker productivity.

Explain/discuss general strategies for maximizing organizational learning and productivity in a high tech environment.

Identify desired group and team behavior in an IS context.

Consider the benefits of using a cross-functional team in policy and procedure development.

Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of cross-functional teams in achieving project goals.

Measure increases in productivity realized by the implementation of information systems.

Differentiate between the role of information systems within a company and their role in a global environment.

Determine how business activities interface with data processing functions.

Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of IT in business.

Systems

Demonstrate knowledge of ergonomics and repetitive strain injury.

Solve safety problems using problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking strategies.

Ensure maintenance of a clean work area.

Access needed safety information using company and manufacturers' references (e.g., procedural manuals, documentation, standards, and flowcharts).

Identify health and safety standards established by government agencies.

Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between health, safety, and productivity.

Maintain a safe working environment.

Safety, Health, and Environmental

Identify desired group and team behavior in an IS context.

Define mission and critical success factors.

Establish goals and objectives for IS.

Demonstrate knowledge of how to apply team methods to empower coworkers.

Demonstrate knowledge of the skills needed for leadership in the IT environment.

Identify strategies for fostering creativity.

Promote teamwork, leadership, and empowerment.

Apply knowledge of group dynamics.

Demonstrate knowledge of how to apply team methods to empower coworkers.

Define roles within the group decision-making process.

Analyze the interdependence of empathetic listening, synergy, and consensus building.

Build interpersonal skills with individuals and other team members.

Leadership and Teamwork

Establish procedures for maintaining the confidentiality of client information.

Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity, including differences in gender, culture, race, language, physical and mental challenges, and family structures.

Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts related to employment discrimination.

Demonstrate knowledge of federal laws governing discrimination and harassment.

Identify generally accepted business ethics.

Demonstrate knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of IT workers.

Demonstrate knowledge of basic business law concepts.

Determine the practical implications of lawsuits in terms of good will, client relations, the bottom line, diversion of company resources, cash flow and accounts receivable.

Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical issues that face information technology professionals.

Analyze the social implications of decisions made and actions taken as an information technology professional.

Demonstrate knowledge of social, ethical, and legal issues in the information technology field.

Identify issues and trends affecting computers and information privacy.

Demonstrate knowledge of the legal issues that face information technology professionals.

Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and behaviors of legal responsibilities and of positive cyber-citizenry.

Ethics and Legal Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of ethical issues that have surfaced in the information age.

Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of computers on access to information and information exchange worldwide.

Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of computers on career pathways in business/industry (e.g., how computers have eliminated and created jobs).

Demonstrate knowledge of how both PCs and larger computer systems impact people and are used in business/industry/government and other institutions.

Provide examples of how IT is transforming business in various industries.

Modify career goals based on results of personal interests and aptitudes with career requirements and characteristics.

Compare personal interests and aptitudes with job requirements and characteristics.

Identify job requirements and characteristics of selected careers.

Identify personal interests and aptitudes.

Identify educational and credentialing requirements for three careers.

Identify job requirements for three career pathways.

Locate and interpret career information for at least one career cluster.

Identify and explore career opportunities in one or more career pathways.

Complete all tasks thoroughly.

Demonstrate time management.

Demonstrate cost effectiveness.

Explain employer/management responsibilities.

Follow established rules, regulations and policies.

Identify progressive strategies that will impact efficiency of job.

Participate in company orientation and training programs with enthusiasm.

Display initiative and open-mindedness.

Exhibit ability to handle stress.

Demonstrate leadership and teamwork.

Exhibit pride in work.

Follow company dress and appearance standards.

Demonstrate regular attendance.

Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities.

Articulate how a specific organizational policy, rule or procedure will improve a given situation.

Locate and identify specific organizational policy, rule or procedure to assist with a given situation.

Determine the appropriate document(s) for specific job responsibilities and work assignments.

Identify the contents of various organizational publications.

Explain written organizational policies, rules and procedures to help employees perform their jobs.

List alternatives and potential changes.

Write a time line for achieving career goals and objectives.

Identify strategies for obtaining employment experiences.

Write a list of strategies for achieving educational requirements.

Identify goals and objectives for reaching and advancing in career.

Develop career goal with time frame.

Identify career that matches individual interests and aptitudes.

Develop a personal career plan to meet career goals and objectives.

Design a lifelong learning plan that ties in with career advancement plan.

Identify present and future IT education and training opportunities.

Research educational and training opportunities.

Identify required knowledge and skills for career ladder.

Identify certification and/or degree requirements.

Identify the importance of lifelong learning in the IT field.

Demonstrate knowledge of the potential impact of IT on future society.

Identify present and future IT employment opportunities.

Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between lifelong learning and IT career development.

Identify benefits derived from membership in specific professional organizations.

Identify professional organizations in the area of information technology.

Identify education and training requirements for IT career pathways.

Demonstrate knowledge of career development/progression patterns in the IT industry.

Write follow-up letter after the interview.

Answer all questions honestly and concisely.

Explain your qualifications and interests clearly and concisely.

Exhibit professional conduct before, during and after interview.

Dress appropriately for interview.

Submit full application package to employers.

Attach any supporting material required or requested.

Sign and date application.

Complete all questions on application with appropriate and honest answers.

Gather information for application.

Write letter of application for specific job opening in correct format, without error.

Put resume in proper format.

Gather information and prepare rough draft of resume.

Identify prospective employer's submission requirements.

Select job that matches personal qualifications, interests, and aptitudes.

Compare job requirements with personal qualifications, interests, and aptitudes.

Analyze resources to determine those that are most appropriate for desired career.

Identify resources for finding employment.

Demonstrate ability to seek and apply for employment.

Complete employment forms upon acceptance.

Write acceptance or rejection letter without error.

Make decision to accept or reject employment.

Compare job opportunities and responsibilities to career plan.

Compare job benefits to individual needs.

Identify job advantages and disadvantages.

Demonstrate ability to evaluate and compare employment opportunities and accept employment.

Employability and Career Development

Cluster Foundation

Demonstrate knowledge of information technology solutions.

Demonstrate knowledge of the information analysis process.

Identify potential problems in system implementation.

Summarize application planning, development, and risk management for information system.

Demonstrate knowledge of problem-solving steps and techniques.

Demonstrate knowledge of the process required to solve a problem.

Identify the essential properties of information systems.

Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concept of information theory and organizational system processes.

Identify procedures for formal problem-solving.

Apply general systems theory to the analysis and development of an information system.

Demonstrate knowledge of methods for achieving productivity in knowledge work.

Demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts of the information systems discipline.

Demonstrate knowledge of the process required to evaluate and verify the nature of a problem.

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Pathway Foundation

Demonstrate knowledge of quality management terminology.

Demonstrate knowledge of the standards/requirements for the Baldridge award.

Demonstrate knowledge of the historical evolution of quality assurance/total quality management (e.g., Deming, ISO 9000).

Demonstrate knowledge of successful efforts by industry to improve quality and/or reduce costs.

Demonstrate knowledge of changes brought about by quality industry leaders in the world.

History / Quality Assurance

Identify the role of quality within the organization.

Identify the features and benefits of quality planning.

Report viruses in compliance with company standards.

Understand how to remove viruses.

Understand how to provide for user authentication (e.g., assign passwords, access level).

Maintain confidentiality.

Understand how to load virus detection and protection software.

Understand how to utilize backup and recovery procedures.

Identify sources of virus infections.

Understand how to follow a disaster plan.

Document security procedures.

Maximize threat reduction.

Implement security procedures in accordance with business ethics.

Explore ways to implement countermeasures.

Ensure compliance with security rules, regulations, and codes.

Demonstrate knowledge of virus protection strategy.

Assess exposure to security issues.

Demonstrate knowledge of potential internal and external threats to security.

Ethics and Security

Demonstrate knowledge of the system utilities used for file management.

Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of process management.

Differentiate between microcomputer, minicomputer, and mainframe operating systems.

Demonstrate knowledge of the commands used to handle tasks in operating systems.

Demonstrate knowledge of operating system architecture types.

Demonstrate knowledge of network operating systems.

Define the role of memory management in an operating system.

Identify CPU modes of operations.

Demonstrate knowledge of central processing unit (CPU) control and architecture.

Recognize the need for regular backup procedures.

Apply appropriate file and disk management techniques.

Employ desktop operating skills.

Apply basic commands of operating system software.

Participate in virtual group discussions and meetings.

Manage daily/weekly/monthly schedule using applications.

Maintain shared database of contact information.

Verify accuracy of output.

Sort data using single- and multiple-field sorts.

Search a database table to locate records.

Print forms, reports, and results of queries.

Perform single- and multiple-table queries (e.g., create, run, save).

Process data using database functions (e.g., structure, format, attributes, relationships, keys).

Locate/replace data using search and replace functions.

Enter data using a form.

Data

Perform calculations using simple formulas.

Input/process data using spreadsheet functions.

Group worksheets.

Create charts and graphs from spreadsheets.

Save spreadsheets.

Retrieve existing spreadsheets.

Print spreadsheets.

Edit spreadsheets.

Create spreadsheets.

Spreadsheets

Run slide shows manually and automatically.

Print a single slide, an entire presentation, an outline, and notes.

Identify hardware items that support presentation software (e.g., scanners, digital cameras, printers, and projection systems).

Insert graphic elements (e.g., graph, clip art, table) in a slide.

Edit presentations.

Create computer presentation and handouts in accordance with basic principles of graphics design and visual communication.

Use advanced formatting features (e.g., headers/footers/dropped caps, and indexing).

Prepare publications using desktop publishing software.

Place graphics in document.

Output desktop publishing files.

Format new desktop publishing files.

Enhance publications using paint/draw functions.

Enhance publications using different fonts, styles, attributes, justification, etc.

Create new word processing forms, style sheets, and templates.

Safeguard documents using name and save functions.

Retrieve existing documents.

Format text using basic formatting functions.

Employ word processing utility tools (e.g., spell checker, grammar checker, thesaurus).

Create documents (e.g., letters, memos, reports) using existing forms and templates.

Word Processing and Presentations

Compile a collection of business sites (e.g., finance and investment).

Explore newsgroups.

Explore electronic commerce.

Explore collaboration tools.

Communicate via email using the Internet.

Utilize online tools.

Explore the multimedia capabilities of the World Wide Web.

Archive files.

Add plug-ins and helpers to the web browser.

Compile a collection of business sites (e.g., finance and investment).

Access library catalogs on the Internet.

Navigate web sites using software functions (e.g., Forward, Back, Go To, Bookmarks).

Bookmark web addresses (URLs).

Unpack files using compression software.

Test Internet connection.

Explore browser features.

Evaluate Internet resources (e.g., accuracy of information).

Access commercial, government, and education resources.

Access business and technical information using the Internet.

Select search engine(s) to use.

Select appropriate search procedures and approaches.

Navigate web sites using software functions.

Locate information using search engine(s) and Boolean logic.

Research and Internet

Save email messages/attachments.

Demonstrate knowledge of contamination protection strategies for email.

Attach documents to messages.

Access email attachments.

Send email messages.

Demonstrate knowledge of email etiquette.

Create e-mail messages in accordance with established business standards (e.g., grammar, word usage, spelling, sentence structure, clarity, email).

Access email system using login and password functions.

Access email messages received.

Create reminder for oneself.

Create and send notes, informal memos, reminder using PIM applications.

Manage daily/weekly/monthly schedule using applications such as Notes, MS Outlook, etc.

Identify PIM applications (MS Outlook, Lotus Notes, and others).

Create tasks (to-do) list.

Document results.

Create calendars/schedules.

Personal Information Management

Computer Applications

Demonstrate ability to file a consumer complaint (i.e. letter writing, process/steps, documentation collecting)

Identify and use a variety of web-based tools for real world, global applications involving communication to collect and disseminate consumer information. (e.g. Webbased banking)

Summarize education and training requirements and opportunities for careers in consumer services and advocacy.

Explain the roles and functions of consumer services professionals in addressing individual and family needs (i.e. family financial planning, credit counseling, insurance, estate planning, consumer advocacy, family and consumer sciences education/extension).

Compare and contrast the difference between customer service and consumer services.

Enhance development of 21st century process skills (i.e. critical thinking, creativity, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, leadership, management, cooperation)

Use appropriate communication strategies when discussing financial issues.

Conduct a cost/benefit analysis of paying cash vs using credit

Practice solving authentic personal and family finance related problems with real numbers and mathematical concepts

Enhance career readiness through practicing appropriate skills in consumer settings.

Analyze the requirements of contractual obligations.

Summarize major consumer credit laws.

Examine strategies to avoid or correct debt management problems.

Summarize borrower’s rights and responsibilities including role of credit reports.

Evaluate sources and availability of credit for consumers and their families.

Analyze factors related to credit and debt.

Identify behaviors/strategies that reduce the risk of identity theft/consumer fraud.

Evaluate health related considerations of employment to meet the needs of consumers and their families (i.e. workman’s compensation, disability, medical insurance provisions, part time employment considerations and benefits).

Analyze the need for, purpose, costs and benefits of insurance (i.e. property, liability, health, disability, long-term care, life).

Compare and contrast services provided by financial institutions (i.e. credit union, privately owned bank) .

Analyze risk management strategies for long-term financial security (i.e. insurance, investment alternatives, practicing safe investing, 401K)

Evaluate the role of will and estate planning in the financial security of children and family left behind.

Understand foundational risk management and risk protection.

Demonstrate skills needed to address a consumer right violation.

Analyze pros and cons of different payment methods (i.e. wage vs salary, stipend earnings, government assistance)

Identify current and emerging technology that impacts consumer and family decision making.

Develop a process for personal record keeping, including a system for determining records needed, mode of storage (original vs scanned copy), accessing and security of records.

Develop a financial plan based upon costs and benefits of wise spending and saving habits.

Identify benefits and risks of using technology in spending, saving and record keeping.

Practice intelligent consumer purchasing that fits within a budget and meets a need for a good or service.

Analyze spending habits and practice budgeting for a variety of life settings.

Evaluate savings alternatives.

Analyze state and federal policies regarding consumer rights, responsibilities, and consumer protection laws.

Identify the procedure to access community resources and services for consumers and families.

Promote sound spending and saving practices across the life span.

Analyze factors leading to strong personal and family consumer decision making.

Evaluate management practices related to human, economic and environmental resources. (FCS2.0 &FCS3.0)

Analyze the effects of finances on relationships across the lifespan.

Identify local, state, and national taxes and other deductions that impact net income and budgeting.

Determine budgeting considerations related to pay periods. (Ex: Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly)

Demonstrate understanding and completion of basic tax forms (W2, W4, 1040EZ)

Compare and contrast reliable and unreliable sources of financial information on which to base intelligent consumer decisions (e.g. internet vs governmental protection agencies, advertisements vs reading the labels and consumer ratings).

Analyze and create a personal budget based on sound financial practices and spending allowances.

Demonstrate the ability to set SMART individual and family financial goals.

Compare and contrast the changes to financial plans to meet the needs of families across the family life cycle.

Examine internal and external factors that affect family and consumer decisions (i.e. media/advertising, the economy, environmental issues, geographic region of residence, and availability of resources such as time, skills, knowledge, and money).

Analyze opportunity costs of financial decisions (i.e. spending vs saving, saving vs investing)

Evaluate how economic decisions made in business and industries impact consumer choices.

Explain the influence of culture on financial habits (as in socio-economic status, ethnicity, religion, etc.)

Analyze employment benefits (insurance, paid sick leave, vacation leave, family leave, retirement packages) on balancing work and family financial obligations.

Analyze career paths within consumer service industries.

Analyze the impact of family as a system on individuals and society.

Analyze the relationship of the environment to family and consumer resources.

Analyze interrelationships between the economic system and consumer actions.

Evaluate the impact of technology on the individual and family resources.

Demonstrate management of financial resources to meet the goals of individuals, and families across the life span.

Demonstrate management of time, money, and resources in order to achieve goals.

Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.

Technical Skills

Analyze strategies to manage the multiple individual, family, career, and/or community roles and responsibilities.

Demonstrate leadership, citizenship, and teamwork skills required for success in the family, workplace, and community.

Evaluate potential hazardous situations to defuse them and determine intervention strategies.

Use technology to access, manage, integrate, and create information.

Apply thinking and problem-solving processes to address personal, professional and community issues.

Demonstrate appropriate communication skills that contribute to positive relationships.

Apply reading and writing, math, and science skills in personal, professional, entrepreneurial and community situations.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Use information to locate, comprehend, make inferences, and draw conclusions.

Adjust original rational number estimate of a real-world problem based on additional information (a frame of reference).

Generate and/or solve multi-step real-world problems with real numbers and mathematical concepts.

Research, apply, and evaluate information to accomplish tasks.

Apply fundamental knowledge of economics to enhance learner achievement.

Use appropriate communication strategies for the most effective outcome.

Demonstrate the use of verbal, listening, and writing skills to communicate clearly.

Identify common tasks that require employers to use problem-solving skills.

Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to improve a situation or process.

Create ideas, proposals, and solutions to a problem.

Use information technology tools to manage and perform work (school) responsibilities.

Identify and use a variety of web-based tools for real world, global applications involving communication to collect and disseminate information.

Use technology to locate, analyze, manipulate, and interpret information in a knowledge economy.

Manage the physical and social environment to reduce conflict and promote safety in settings (i.e. family, work, community, cyberspace).

Demonstrate quality work and effective communication by acknowledging diversity and cultural differences.

Determine the most appropriate response to workplace (school) situations based on legal and ethical considerations.

Organize a career portfolio (electronic or physical) to document knowledge, skills, and experience in a career field.

Recognize that individual career path has an impact on the national and global community.

Explain how individuals, families, and business make choices based on scarcity of resources.

Examine the role of a will and estate planning in resource security.

Apply management, planning skills, and processes to organize tasks and responsibilities.

Demonstrate ability to manage time in order to achieve short-term and long-term goals.

Identify and procedure to access community resources and services available to individuals and families.

Analyze policies that support consumer rights and responsibilities.

Examine the need for economic financial planning across the life span.

Identify local, state, and national taxes that impact budgeting.

Demonstrate financial skills to meet the basic needs of individuals, families, and business.

Describe services provided by financial institutions.

Describe cost/benefit analysis.

Evaluate sources and availability of credit used by individuals and families

Compare investment and savings alternatives.

Analyze risk management strategies on long-term financial planning.

Analyze the costs and benefits of spending, saving, investments, and insurance.

Evaluate information about procuring and maintaining health care to meet the needs of individuals, family members, and business.

Identify current and emerging technology that impact individual and family decision-making.

Examine how media (i.e. movies, digital, video, print) impact family and consumer decisions.

Assess the impact of various forms of advertising on consumer behavior.

Identify benefits and risks of using technology to individuals and families.

Identify factors (i.e. social, economic, cultural, and ethical) that affect consumer decisions

Identify strategies for opportunity costs.

Demonstrate skills used in seeking information related to consumer rights and responsibilities.

Practice behavior that reduce the risk of identity theft.

Evaluate state and federal policies and laws providing consumer protection.

Evaluate how economic decisions made in other industries impact consumer choices.

Explain the effects of the economy on personal income, individual and family security and consumer decisions.

Conduct SWOT (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats) analysis

Summarize environmental trends and issues that affect families and future generations.

Examine behaviors that conserve, reuse, and recycle resources to maintain the environment.

Understand that the environment is altered and effected by consumer behavior.

Examine family as a basic unity of society as it transmits societal expectations.

Compare global influences on the family in teaching culture and traditions.

Identify the role of family in developing independence, interdependence, and commitment of family members.

Compare and contrast the difference between customer service and consumer services.

Explain roles and functions of individuals engaged in consumer services (i.e. financial planning, credit counseling, insurance, estate planning, family and consumer sciences education).

Summarize education and training requirements and opportunities for career paths in consumer services.

Analyze the role of professional organizations in consumer service professions.

Identify strategies that enable consumers to become advocates.

Analyze the role of advocacy groups at state and national levels.

Demonstrate industry-based food safety and sanitation procedures.

Demonstrate industry standard hand washing and professional standards for personal hygiene including the proper use of gloves (example: Use of gloves with ready to eat foods).

Identify the Big 6 (Norovirus, Nontyphoidal Salmonella, Salmonella Typhi, E. coli, Shigella, and Hepatitis A) sources, symptoms and prevention measures.

Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of food safety and sanitation to include: how foods become unsafe, controlling time and temperature, preventing cross contamination, cleaning and sanitizing, shipping and receiving, and how to safely prepare food for others.

Practice first-in, first-out (FIFO) and date marking.

Identify proper chemical handling and storage procedures (maintain and follow SDS guidelines and OSHA standards).

Identify common food allergens and common symptoms (common allergens: milk/dairy, eggs/egg products, fish/shellfish, wheat/gluten, soy/soy products, and peanuts/tree nuts).

Understand the components and need for HACCP in the food industry.

Describe appropriate measures for prevention of insects, rodents, and pests.

Review emergency and first-aid procedures and bloodborne pathogens applicable to the workplace.

Demonstrate correct use and maintenance of food production equipment and tools.

Operate tools and equipment following safety procedures and OSHA age restrictions and requirements.

Identify and demonstrate procedures for cleaning, sanitizing, and storage of equipment and food contact surfaces.

Recognize sanitary and safety design and construction features of food production equipment and facilities (i.e. NSF, UL, OSHA, ADA, etc.).

Demonstrate professional food preparation methods and techniques for all menu categories to produce a variety of food products that meet customer needs.

Apply effective mise en place practices.

Prepare various meats, seafood, poultry and eggs using safe handling and professional preparation techniques.

Prepare various stocks, soups, and sauces using safe handling and professional preparation techniques.

Prepare various fruits, vegetables, starches, legumes, dairy products, fats, and oils using safe handling and professional preparation techniques.

Prepare various salads, dressings, marinades, and spices using safe handling and professional preparation techniques.

Prepare sandwiches, canapes and appetizers using safe handling and professional preparation techniques.

Demonstrate professional plating, garnishing, and food presentation techniques.

Identify sustainability in food production and services including menu planning; acquisition, preparation, and serving of food; storage; and recycling and waste management.

Recognize cooking methods that increase nutritional value, lower calorie and fat content, and utilize herbs and spices to enhance flavor.

Prioritize tasks to be completed.

Demonstrate effective time management.

Identify and apply where possible principles of storing, labeling, first in/first out concept, and date marking in food service operations.

Demonstrate professional skills in safe handling of knives, tools, and equipment.

Identify the heat transfer methods of conduction, convection, and/or radiation used during food production.

Discuss and demonstrate where possible professional skill for a variety of dry heat, moist heat and combination cooking methods Roasting, broiling, smoking, grilling, sautéing, pan frying, deep frying, braising, stewing, poaching, steaming, and baking using professional equipment and current technologies).

Demonstrate knowledge of proper scaling and measurement techniques.

Apply the fundamentals of time, temperature, and cooking methods to cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding of a variety of foods.

Apply menu management and production principles.

Describe the types of menus used by various food service establishments.

Explain menu planning principles exploring dietary recommendations to build balanced meals according to nutritional standards.

Demonstrate meal appeal factors including temperature, texture, color, flavor, shape, and size.

Perform mathematical functions in food related applications.

Demonstrate basic conversions of measurements (oz in a gallon, etc.).

Understand basic culinary math concepts (i.e. APQ (as-purchased quantity), EDP (edible-portion quantity)/yield, total cost).

Demonstrate the process of recipe yield adjustments for small and large quantities based on operational needs.

Identify how food cost is determined.

Identify how to determine and calculate contribution margin (cost plus pricing).

Analyze restaurant management and business techniques.

Compare restaurant concepts and service styles.

Identify the different forms of management and their purposes (kitchen brigade) - BOH and FOH.

Demonstrate the general rules of table settings.

Define quality customer service and how it affects an operation’s success.

Understand the process for creating and implementing a business plan for a restaurant or food production business (i.e. food truck, food mixes, innovative foods etc.).

Determine business components to maximize chance for success. (i.e. product niche, standard portion control, minimizing product loss, etc.).

Benchmark 7

Demonstrate appropriate communication skills (verbal, listening, writing).

Understand and practice appropriate social skills, manners and etiquette, including use of social media.

Use leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating with others to accomplish food production goals and objectives.

Solve problems using creativity, innovation and critical thinking skills independently and in teams.

Know and understand the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities in culinary/food related applications.

Understand and demonstrate employability skills (e.g. timeliness, responsibility, work ethic, cooperation, appropriate use of technology) according to industry standards.

Review and enhance an electronic career portfolio to document knowledge, skills and experiences, and individual plan of study.

Analyze food safety and sanitation procedures.

Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of food safety and sanitation. To include: how foods become unsafe, good personal hygiene, proper use of gloves, controlling time and temperature, preventing cross contamination, cleaning and sanitizing, shipping and receiving, and how to safely prepare food for others.

Identify and understand sources, symptoms and prevention measures for all other prevalent foodborne illnesses (reference SERV Safe and Kansas State Health requirements).

Identify and demonstrate ways to prevent allergen free food from being exposed to food allergens during preparation and service process (e.g. Proper allergen labeling, direct vs indirect contact).

Demonstrate processes and procedures for the following: First-in-First-Out (FIFO), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Food/Acidity/Time/Temperature/Oxygen/Moisture (F.A.T.T.O.M.), Time & Temperature Control for Safety (T.C.S.).

Practice preventative measures to minimize the risk of cross-contamination with food and food contact surfaces (e.g. using clean and sanitized equipment for each food product, color-coded equipment if implemented, when to change gloves and wash hands, etc.).

Use the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Right to Know Law and Materials Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and explain their requirements in safe handling and storage of hazardous materials.

Review emergency and first-aid procedures and bloodborne pathogens applicable to the workplace.

Demonstrate implementation of food service management and leadership functions.

Apply principles of purchasing, receiving, and storing in food service operations (e.g. flow of food).

Practice inventory procedures including first in/first out concept, date marking, and specific record keeping.

Practice customer service and interaction to meet or exceed customer expectations, address customer complaints, and establish and maintain positive social media presence.

Demonstrate time management principles to achieve food production goals.

Analyze contemporary and traditional service styles identifying the variances in staff structure and responsibilities for each.

Demonstrate back and front of the house management roles in the industry.

Assess and analyze the types of cost incurred and how to effectively manage and control these costs (food costs, beverage costs, labor costs, & overhead costs).

Calculate yield percentages, shrinkage, and portion cost.

Discuss principles of inventory management, labor cost and control techniques, production planning and control, sustainability, and facilities management to planning and front and back of the house operations.

Apply the principles of nutrition to food preparation.

Demonstrate knowledge of nutritional guidelines.

List food groups and recommended servings in USDA Food Guidelines.

Discuss dietary guidelines and recommended dietary allowances.

Interpret food labels in terms of the portion size, ingredients and nutritional value.

Describe functions of nutrients from food sources.

Discuss various diets (i.e. food allergies, alternative dieting, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free etc.).

Enhance career readiness through practicing appropriate skills in classroom and work-related culinary situations.

Demonstrate appropriate communication skills (verbal, listening, writing) to communicate clearly workplace objectives.

Review and enhance an electronic career portfolio to document knowledge, skills and experiences, and individual plan of study.

Explore continuing education and employment opportunities for culinary pathways.

Practice appropriate social skills, manners and kitchen etiquette, including use of social media.

Demonstrate the use of soft skills, leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating with others to accomplish lab goals and objectives.

Solve problems using creativity, innovation and critical thinking skills independently and in teams.

Apply the use of industry technology (ordering, POS, inventory, FOH/BOH Management, Scheduling, Marketing).

Develop and manage work plans to meet budget guidelines.

Know and understand the importance of professional ethics in culinary/food related applications.

Investigate the areas of legal liability within the hospitality industry (foodborne illness, physical injury, licensing issues, etc.).

Demonstrate employability skills in the lab (e.g. timeliness, responsibility, work ethic, cooperation) according to industry standards.

Analyze career pathways within the food production and food services industries.

Explore occupations related to the career pathway.

Collect and/or display in a personal individualized plan of study (IPS) portfolio personal achievements and experiences related to Culinary Essentials (e.g. SERV Safe certificate, ProStart certificate, FCCLA awards, etc.).

Practice appropriate employability skills to enhance career readiness.

Demonstrate appropriate use of reading, writing, listening, and speaking to communicate clearly in a professional food service environment.

Practice appropriate social skills, manners and etiquette.

Use leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating with others to accomplish goals and objectives in a professional food service environment.

Demonstrate food safety and sanitation procedures.

Identify characteristics of major foodborne pathogens, their role in causing illness, foods involved in outbreaks, and methods of prevention.

Understand safe and environmentally responsible waste disposal and recycling methods.

Recognize food service safety/sanitation program procedures, including first aid and bloodborne pathogens.

Use knowledge of systems for preventing and reporting foodborne illness (e.g. ServSafe).

Recognize and interpret the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and crisis management principles and procedures during food handling processes to minimize the risks of foodborne illness.

Practice standard personal hygiene and wellness procedures (e.g. ServSafe).

Understand proper purchasing, receiving, storage, and handling of both raw and prepared foods.

Demonstrate safe food handling and preparation techniques that prevent cross contamination from potentially hazardous foods and food groups (e.g. ServSafe).

Identify and use current types of cleaning and sanitizing materials for proper use (e.g. ServSafe).

Identify the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Right to Know Law and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and explain their requirements in safe handling and storage of hazardous materials.

Demonstrate industry standards in selecting, using, and maintaining food production and food service equipment.

Identify a variety of types of equipment for food processing, cooking, holding, storing, and serving.

Identify, operate, and maintain tools and equipment following industry standard procedures.

Demonstrate principles of measurement, portion control, and conversions based on standardized recipes.

Explain the role that standardized recipes play in maintaining product consistency.

Identify different measuring systems and the abbreviations.

Distinguish between solid and liquid measurements in the standard and metric systems.

Utilize standard weights and measures to demonstrate proper measuring techniques using imperial, metric and volume measures.